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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Price tag $20.63

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Praetor

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1220 Current Rank
#1396 Last Week
#1148 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite decks.

Royal Talon Fighter Jet Royal Talon Fighter Jet
+5% Synergy
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $5.92
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+2% Synergy $0.61
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
0% Synergy $4.51
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
0% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's abilities and overall game plan.

White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+38% Synergy $2.39
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+30% Synergy $6.04
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+30% Synergy $4.04
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+30% Synergy $44.63
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+28% Synergy $0.40
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $1.92
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+26% Synergy $4.71
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+26% Synergy $0.35
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+26% Synergy $27.73

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite decks.

Suture Priest Suture Priest
+24% Synergy $5.77
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.43
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+19% Synergy $5.28
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+18% Synergy $17.83
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $13.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $60.48
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.47
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.40

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+19% Synergy $58.09
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $14.61
Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $37.90
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $53.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $109.60
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $167.83
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.23

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+26% Synergy $0.55
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+25% Synergy $7.39
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $2.08
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+18% Synergy $1.78
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $18.57
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+17% Synergy $1.68
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+16% Synergy $0.34
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.38
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+15% Synergy $0.19
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+14% Synergy $0.57
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+14% Synergy $3.84
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+14% Synergy $0.25
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+14% Synergy $1.68
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+13% Synergy $0.73
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+13% Synergy $2.12
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.40
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+12% Synergy $12.33
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+12% Synergy $0.44
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+12% Synergy $0.25
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+12% Synergy $0.41
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+11% Synergy $0.88
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $8.03
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $25.26
Norn's Inquisitor Norn's Inquisitor
+11% Synergy $0.25
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+11% Synergy $0.58
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+11% Synergy $0.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+10% Synergy $13.69
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+9% Synergy $16.30
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+9% Synergy $22.72
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.33
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+8% Synergy $0.38
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+8% Synergy $21.06
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $4.55
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $18.56
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+7% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.30
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+7% Synergy $10.86
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+7% Synergy $31.14
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+6% Synergy $9.26
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $3.00
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.33
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+5% Synergy $31.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+4% Synergy $0.25
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+4% Synergy $5.04
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $5.71
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+0% Synergy $4.71
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+0% Synergy $3.91
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.10
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $3.93

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite safe.

White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+23% Synergy $0.31
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+11% Synergy $7.68
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+11% Synergy $0.15
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+10% Synergy $3.15
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $10.00
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $1.16
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+6% Synergy $1.07
Due Respect Due Respect
+6% Synergy $0.16
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+4% Synergy $0.24
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+4% Synergy $0.14
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.20
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $14.66
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.15
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+3% Synergy $0.42
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.11
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $1.73
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.58
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.17
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $5.02
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+0% Synergy $5.76
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $22.27
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $2.17
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.21
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $25.65
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $7.39
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.94
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.97
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $4.30
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's game plan and control the board.

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+20% Synergy $2.46
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.34
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+14% Synergy $5.02
Rout Rout
+11% Synergy $0.42
Sunfall Sunfall
+10% Synergy $0.68
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+10% Synergy $0.35
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.39
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+6% Synergy $0.26
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+5% Synergy $0.37
Armageddon Armageddon
+5% Synergy $16.01
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+5% Synergy $0.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.91
Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+4% Synergy $0.19
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $4.47
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.92
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $4.20
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.81
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.42
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.32
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+1% Synergy $1.12
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+0% Synergy $0.66
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+0% Synergy $11.69
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.82
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.28
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-4% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+15% Synergy $0.31
Kormus Bell Kormus Bell
+15% Synergy $199.50
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+11% Synergy $0.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $6.27
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+10% Synergy $1.44
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+6% Synergy $3.47
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.82
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $11.25
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.82
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+5% Synergy $6.54
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $33.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $1.26
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+3% Synergy $12.26
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+3% Synergy $8.34
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+3% Synergy $0.20
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+2% Synergy $0.45
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.47
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.39
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-6% Synergy $7.43
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $5.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+21% Synergy $2.27
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+19% Synergy $0.32
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+17% Synergy $6.60
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $63.03
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.71
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $3.06
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+11% Synergy $9.99
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+11% Synergy $0.68
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+10% Synergy $0.96
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $8.58
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $7.19
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+10% Synergy $2.30
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+10% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+10% Synergy $1.19
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+8% Synergy $9.27
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.45
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.45
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+7% Synergy $1.37
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+7% Synergy $2.96
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+7% Synergy $0.51
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.62
Ossification Ossification
+4% Synergy $0.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $9.42
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $5.04
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+4% Synergy $2.61
Solemnity Solemnity
+3% Synergy $10.45
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $3.92
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $0.69
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.23
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+3% Synergy $0.38
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $12.14
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.24
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.18
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $6.39
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+1% Synergy $0.42
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+0% Synergy $9.08
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $3.95
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-3% Synergy $0.61

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $39.83
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+4% Synergy $3.54
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+3% Synergy $8.52
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $64.75
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.21
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $51.80
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.71
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.91
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.99
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.19
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+2% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.36
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $7.16
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $2.45
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $15.73
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $4.72
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $11.00
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+0% Synergy $12.99
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+0% Synergy $0.24
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+0% Synergy $0.29
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.99
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.41
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.84
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.35
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $6.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+17% Synergy $3.59
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $5.50
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $4.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+7% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $3.30
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+5% Synergy $14.48
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.08
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.85
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $35.66
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+0% Synergy $11.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.50

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+11% Synergy $0.84
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+7% Synergy $0.35
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $3.88
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $4.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.32
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.21
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $2.00
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $50.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.97

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